The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Tuesday, January 16, 202401/16/2024

Eric Golnick 01-16-24

Eric Golnick, co-founder and CEO of Forge VFR, gives tips for veterans and first responders to avoid the effects of seasonal affective disorder and depression this winter.

Tuesday, January 16, 202401/16/2024

Steve Hayes 01-16-24

Steve Hayes of The Dispatch says the Iowa results are as good as Trump could’ve wanted, and he previews a Wednesday night event in Concord with The Dispatch and the Josiah Bartlett Center.

Tuesday, January 16, 202401/16/2024

Michael Graham

Michael Graham of NH Journal says Trump sure looks like the presidential nominee after his huge Iowa win.

Tuesday, January 16, 202401/16/2024

Dante Scala 01-16-24

UNH political scientist Dante Scala reacts to the Iowa caucus results and says it’s hard to see much of a path to the nomination for DeSantis or Haley.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Jeff Jacoby 01-15-24

Boston Globe columnist Jeff Jacoby says the Council on American Islamic Relations is not a neutral civil rights group, and it’s a warning sign when presidents demand absolute personal loyalty.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Neil Levesque 01-15-24

Neil Levesque, director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, discusses their latest poll and whether Haley really will be helped by Christie dropping out of the presidential race.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

June Trisciani 01-15-24

Former Manchester Alderman At-Large June Trisciani discusses zoning changes that the city should consider, now that she’s on the zoning board, and why she’s supporting Cinde Warmington over Joyce Craig for governor.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Wayne Lesperance 01-15-24

New England College President Wayne Lesperance handicaps the Iowa caucuses and discusses Donald Trump’s dominance in that state.

Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Greg Moore 01-15-24

Greg Moore, executive director of Americans for Prosperity-NH, says legislators this week will consider bills to reinstate New Hampshire’s only income tax as well as cut existing taxes.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Gov. Chris Sununu 01-12-24

Gov. Chris Sununu chats about Chris Christie suspending his presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis’ chances in Iowa, Nikki Haley’s chances in and after New Hampshire, and why voters should focus more on federal spending.

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